Hi, I'm Anie. I'm a product designer in Los Angeles, and most of my career has been spent working on the everyday things people have to deal with, but that are often more complicated or overwhelming than they need to be. Refilling a prescription, paying a bill, booking a hotel room, checking out. I like figuring out what makes those things feel harder than they should, and finding ways to make them simpler and more approachable.
I started my career in graphic and web design before moving into product, and I've worked with everything from early-stage startups to larger organizations. Working closely with founders, PMs, and engineers taught me that good product design is about more than the screen in front of you. I like getting involved early, figuring out what we're actually trying to solve, and working through the messy parts with the team.
Over the course of my career, I've learned there usually isn't one perfect answer. A lot of the job is asking good questions, making tradeoffs, changing your mind when you need to, and knowing what's worth spending time on. I also really value working with people who ask for help, challenge each other, share what they know, and don't take themselves too seriously.
Outside of work, I have two kids and two dogs, so our weekends usually involve the beach, parks, museums, or wherever we can get outside. I also love to travel, partly because I like being somewhere unfamiliar and seeing how other people live. I think that curiosity probably follows me everywhere.